Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
microsticta
ID:
1079114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 164 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078452



Common Names

  • Microsticta Holly
  • Microsticta Ilex
  • Small-spotted Holly


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Description

Ilex microsticta (also called Small-spined Holly, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers with small spines. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and is found in open woodlands and along the edges of swamps and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex microsticta is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ilex microsticta are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex microsticta is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Ilex microsticta

Ilex microsticta is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Ilex genus

Species in the Aquifoliaceae family

Ilex mucugensis, Ilex stenura, Ilex toroidea, Ilex guaramacalensis, Ilex abscondita, Ilex acutidenticulata, Ilex affinis, Ilex altiplana, Ilex amara, Ilex amazonensis, Ilex annamensis, Ilex anomala, Ilex antonii, Ilex apicidens, Ilex apiensis, Ilex aquifolium, Ilex aracamuniana, Ilex archeri, Ilex ardisiaefrons, Ilex arimensis, Ilex arnhemensis, Ilex atabapoensis, Ilex attenuata, Ilex auricula, Ilex azuensis, Ilex baasiana, Ilex barahonica, Ilex belizensis, Ilex berteroi, Ilex blancheana, Ilex blanchetii, Ilex brandegeeana, Ilex brasiliensis, Ilex brevipedicellata, Ilex bullata, Ilex canariensis, Ilex casiquiarensis, Ilex cassine, Ilex celebensis, Ilex chevalieri, Ilex chinensis, Ilex chiriquensis, Ilex ciliolata, Ilex clementis, Ilex clethriflora, Ilex cognata, Ilex colchica, Ilex condorensis, Ilex congesta, Ilex cookii,

References

IPNI record: 127928-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001417760
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2000130: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.